Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer
Alameda, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Key Summary
The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students planning to transfer to a CSU with a major in Business Administration. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system.
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall 1
- ENGL 1A/1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support) 4 or 5
- MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics (+213 Support Course) 4 or 6
- BUS 1A Financial Accounting 4
- BUS 10 Introduction to Business 3
Total Number of Units: 15 - 18
Spring 1
- BUS 1B Managerial Accounting -- 4
- ENGL 5 Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing -- 3
or
- COMM 5 Persuasion and Critical Thinking -- 3
- COMM 45 Public Speaking -- 3
- ART 1 Introduction to Art History -- 3
or
- ART 122 World Art -- 3
- MATH 1 Pre-Calculus (+215 Support Course) -- 4 or 6
Total Number of Units: 17 - 19
Fall 2
- ECON 1 Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) -- 3
- HUMAN 3 Future Studies -- 3
or
- HUMAN 60 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies -- 3
- ANTHR 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology -- 4
and
- ANTHR 1L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab -- 4
- MATH 16A Calculus for Business and Life/Social Sciences -- 3
- HIST 7A History of the United States to 18771 -- 3
or
- HIST 7B History of the United States since 18651 -- 3
Total Number of Units: 16
Spring 2
- ECON 2 Principles of Economics (Micro-Economics) -- 3
- BUS 2 Introduction to Business Law -- 3
- GEOG 1 Physical Geography -- 3
- CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems1 -- 4
- POSCI 1 Government and Politics in the United States -- 3
or
- POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution -- 3
Total Number of Units: 16
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Analyze a business situation and recommend a solution or plan for improvement, applying legal and ethical principles in business decision-making.
- Obtain information related to the profession using traditional and electronic sources and synthesize the information into a business report.
- Analyze data and prepare common business and personal financial reports.
- Analyze the impact of globalization on culture, politics, and economics.
Entry-level positions for bank officer, consumer credit officer, financial analyst, financial planner, loan officer, insurance analyst, management consultant, business operations officer, and investment account executive.